robe
noun · verb
Simple meaning
A long loose outer garment, often signifying honorary stature.
Pronunciation
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rohbIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɹoʊb
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A long loose outer garment, often signifying honorary stature.
Any loose flowing garment
A wardrobe, especially one built into a bedroom.
us
The skin of an animal, especially the bison, dressed with the fur on, and used as a wrap.
The largest and strongest tobacco leaves.
verb
transitive
To clothe; to dress.
intransitive
To put on official vestments.
Clothe formally; especially in ecclesiastical robes
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